Luke 22
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Not only that, Jesus said that they would need a sword also. Jesus did not mean a steel sword for fighting, but a spiritual sword. The disciples would need the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word (Ephesians 6:17). They must be always ready for spiritual battle. Their spiritual weapons would be far more important than their ordinary clothes.
37 Then Jesus again predicted His suffering. As Isaiah had prophesied, Christ would be numbered with the transgressors (Isaiah 53:12). And so would His disciples be likewise. Therefore, they must be spiritually armed.
38 The disciples failed to understand Jesus’ meaning. They still thought Jesus was going to overcome His enemies with ordinary weapons. They should have known better. Jesus’ way was the way of love, not violence. Later, when Peter raised his sword, Jesus rebuked him (Luke 22:4951; John 18:10-11).
The disciples then showed Jesus two swords that they had with them. Jesus was discouraged that they hadn’t understood what kind of sword he had been talking about. He said, “That is enough,”48 meaning, “Enough said; the matter is finished.”
(Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42)
39-46 See Mark 14:32-42 and comment.
(Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; John 18:1-11)
47-53 See Mark 14:43-52 and comment.
(Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; John 18:15-18,25-27)
54-62 See Mark 14:66-72 and comment.
(Matthew 26:57-68; Mark 14:53-65)
63-71 See Mark 14:53-65 and comment.